Elaine E. Startz of New Braunfels, Texas went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 29, 2017 at the age of 91. She was born in New Braunfels on September 5, 1925 to Herbert and Hilda Schueler. As a teenager, Elaine was an Aquacadett and part of the Aquacade synchronized swim team at Landa Park. She attended New Braunfels High School and later married her high school sweetheart, Willard on September 28, 1946 in Martindale, TX. Soon after, Elaine graduated from Nursing School in 1948. During her career as an RN, she did private duty, industrial, and school nursing. Elaine enjoyed traveling with her family to Europe, Maine, Port Aransas, and especially loved going to Alaska. She had a love for all animals and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Elaine was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Hilda Schueler; and her grandson, Dennis Speicher. She is survived by her loving husband of 70 years, Willard; son, Steven Startz and wife Susan; son, Brett Startz; granddaughter, Lori Gunningham; great-grandchildren, Aidan and Liam Gunningham; her precious puppy, Gretta Lynn; brother-in-law, Virgil Startz; and numerous nieces and nephew.
A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at 10 am at Guadalupe Valley Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers donations may be made, in Elaine’s honor, to Hope Hospice or New Braunfels Humane Society.
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